Iconic Bar With Legendary Burger Named Minnesota’s Best Cheap Restaurant

Have you ever heard of a Juicy Lucy? You can find them at multiple burger joints across the Midwest. Did you know it actually started at a small bar in Minnesota? The same bar, that's been around since the 1950s has recently been named one of the cheapest restaurants in the United States.

Cheapism put together a list of the best cheapest restaurants in every state. Naturally, I had to dig in and find out more about this Minnesota landmark. Especially when it seems that a modest lunch anywhere these days costs at least $15 (if you're lucky.)

Matt's Bar - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Matt's Bar in Minneapolis, Minnesota has been named the best cheap restaurant in Minnesota. Don't be fooled by the word "cheap." In this case, it's an accolade.

The Jucy Lucy (Yes Spelled Without An I)

Matt's Bar started as a burger joint in 1954, over 70 years ago! According to the history on their website, owner Matt Bristol created the Jucy Lucy. It was created when a customer asked for two burgers with a slice of cheese in between them. When he bit into it, he said, "Wow! That's one Juicy Lucy!"

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They said customer demand rose so quickly for the legendary burger that they forgot to add the I to 'Juicy,' and today the burger is still known as the Jucy Lucy. (Spelled wrong.)

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They say if you are at a restaurant and you end up getting a Juicy Lucy spelled correctly on the menu, it means you're eating a knockoff burger, not the original.

How cheap is Matt's Bar?

A Jucy Lucy at Matt's Bar costs only $10.25. A regular hamburger is only $4.75, and a cheeseburger will cost you $5.25. Those are some really darn good prices for this day and age.

Matt's Bar has been covered by the media many times over the years, and recently was featured on Pawn Stars Do America. Check out the episode on History Channel to see what the gang had to say about the Jucy Lucy!